as in increased
to make as great as possible in amount or degree
The magazine contained tips to maximize the effect of a workout.
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Recent Examples of maximized
Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
On this site, San Diego Educators Association President Kyle Weinberg also stated preferences for maximized number of units, as well as multi-bedroom apartments for families to address declining enrollment.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Designers wisely put the arena’s concessions traffic and eating areas above all the seats and outdoors, enabling every inch inside to be maximized.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
One way Yaitanes maximized his resources was by being careful about where to take his time and where to put his years of experience to use, shooting as much as possible as fast as possible.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2026
Any misstep could mean less money for his client, and competitors in the agent space seize on deals that aren’t maximized.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Let the light in Natural light is being maximized in new car designs through panoramic glass roofs.
—Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Bubba picked up many of those qualities from Buddy through his playing days, and Zeleznak remembers coaching an athlete who maximized his talent, willing to do all the little things like taking charges and diving for loose balls.
—Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Mar. 2026
The accolades continue for director Lee Jang Hoon, who maximized the appeal of characters like Youn Ga-min, portrayed by Hwang Min Hyun.
—Partner Content, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
That Christy Turlington, an original Kors muse, closed the show, which honored his 45th anniversary, maximized the effect with just the right touch of nostalgia.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
House of Leon’s take on a classic chaise lounger is rooted in a solid teak frame and triple the cushion support for maximized comfort.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
On this site, San Diego Educators Association President Kyle Weinberg also stated preferences for maximized number of units, as well as multi-bedroom apartments for families to address declining enrollment.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
The eye test tells a different story — one of inconsistency, uneven offensive flow, and a star player whose gifts haven’t been maximized.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Designers wisely put the arena’s concessions traffic and eating areas above all the seats and outdoors, enabling every inch inside to be maximized.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
One way Yaitanes maximized his resources was by being careful about where to take his time and where to put his years of experience to use, shooting as much as possible as fast as possible.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2026
Any misstep could mean less money for his client, and competitors in the agent space seize on deals that aren’t maximized.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Let the light in Natural light is being maximized in new car designs through panoramic glass roofs.
—Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Bubba picked up many of those qualities from Buddy through his playing days, and Zeleznak remembers coaching an athlete who maximized his talent, willing to do all the little things like taking charges and diving for loose balls.
—Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Mar. 2026
The accolades continue for director Lee Jang Hoon, who maximized the appeal of characters like Youn Ga-min, portrayed by Hwang Min Hyun.
—Partner Content, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
That Christy Turlington, an original Kors muse, closed the show, which honored his 45th anniversary, maximized the effect with just the right touch of nostalgia.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximized
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As far back as preseason testing, some teams questioned the maximum recharge of 250 kilowatts achieved through super clipping, given that the battery can harvest up to 350kW and this cap is achieved when drivers lift-and-coast into corners.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Sangha faces a maximum sentence of 65 years in prison.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The agency late last year also increased the number of citable violations from five — including fare evasion, eating or drinking onboard, smoking, or incorrectly using a discount ticket — to 25.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Bicyclist and pedestrian fatalities have increased 91% — from 78 in 2015 to 149 in 2025.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the age of reengineering bedrooms for maximal sleep, these upholstered bed frames are just the thing for cocooning.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
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Stationery used to signal maximal effort.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
26 Mar. 2026
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Rodman, too, has plenty of brand deals, including Adidas, Oakley and Red Bull, so will also see her annual income boosted.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Getafe boosted its chances of playing in Europe next season after beating Athletic Bilbao 2-0 at home for its sixth win in its last eight league matches.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Alex Tuch Should the Sabres give soon-to-be 30-year-old Tuch $11 million on a max-term extension?—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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The salaries are base salaries for the season and do not include any playoff bonuses or incentives—most of these players are on max-level contracts, which don’t include incentives.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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At the Smart Works capsule collection launch in 2019, Meghan enhanced the look with gold accessories and brown heels.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Microsoft, whose stock sunk 23% in the first quarter, has ramped up spending on data centers for cloud customers such as OpenAI, and investors are seeking signs that products enhanced with AI models will boost revenue and profitability.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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And the bullpen highlighted by Carlos Estevez and Lucas Erceg augmented by the addition of Matt Strahm figures to give them an advantage in putting away games.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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However, they are augmented with powerful AI engines and a large 32GB pool of RAM at an aggressive price.—
Michael Justin Allen Sexton,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Game notes Rangers bats struggled for most of Saturday’s game with only four hits in the game but rallied and had runners on the corners with two outs in the ninth inning and Evan Carter up to bat.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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According to ZamZows, most Idahoans have a mix of sandy and clay soil, which can both cause problems in the garden.—
McClatchy,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Maximized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximized. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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